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How do you know if infamously terrible movies are truly terrible if you've never seen them? We are taking on the task to discover how terrible they are for you.

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    How bad is Kickboxer?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2025 48:12 Transcription Available


    On the heels of the release of “Bloodsport,” Mark DiSalle got to work on a new action pack martial arts[...]

    How Bad is Bloodsport?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2025 60:13 Transcription Available


    In 1988, during the height of the Karate Movie boom, Jean-Claude Van Damme exploded into popculture with what some would[...]

    How Bad is Beyond the Mask?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2024 55:30 Transcription Available


    In 2015, the makers of War Room and Pendragon: Sword of His father, created an action packed revolutionary war Assassins[...]

    How Bad is Spider-Man 1977

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2024 57:46 Transcription Available


    In 1977 everyone’s favorite webslinger came to the big screen… on small screens. While the spin off series is generally[...]

    How Bad is Madame Web?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2024 65:46 Transcription Available


    Welcome to a special episode of The Bottom Shelf! This time, we're diving into Madame Web, the latest addition to[...]

    How bad is Gundam F91

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2024 63:53 Transcription Available


    In 1991, Yoshiyuki Toninoia attempted to invent the Gundam franchise with a new action-packed Gundam series. Sadly due to –[...]

    How Bad is Batman the Movie – 1966

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2024 67:13 Transcription Available


    1960’s Batman featuring Adam West and Burt Ward as the dynamic duo Batman and Robin, is notoriously campy and tongue[...]

    Best Bad Movies of Geek’d Con 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2024 18:30 Transcription Available


    This past we our team had the opportunity to be at Geek’d Con in Shreveport, LA! While there John had[...]

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    How bad is Bad Times at the El Royale?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2024 55:46 Transcription Available


    In 2018, Drew Goddard wrote and produced a film about 4 people who were stuck at a hotel called, The[...]

    How Bad is The Batman?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2024 97:05 Transcription Available


    As our team continues to float through the mysterious worm whole that is making them watch… Good movies?… Celeste suddenly[...]

    How Bad is Deep Impact?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2024 87:14


    The Crew of the Bottom Shelf remains lost in a strange wormhole where they must watch Bad…err.. good? movies? Join[...]

    How Bad is Ladyhawke?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2024 82:11


    The team has been pulled into a wormhole and are suddenly forced to do something they aren’t used to… Watch[...]

    How Bad is Wrath of the Titans?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2023 58:29


    In the aftermath of the Los Angeles Battle, Jonathan Liebesman brought forth “Wrath of the Titans.” Critics saw it as[...]

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    How Bad is Clash of the Titans 2010

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2023 66:02


    After the failure of “The Incredible Hulk,” Louis Leterrier tried to bring some classic titans back to the silver screen[...]

    How Bad is Guyver Dark Hero?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2023 72:09


    In 1994, Steve Wang brought forth the sequel to the Americanized Tokusatsu, Guyver: Dark Hero, to life in a direct-to-video[...]

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    How Bad is 1991’s The Guyver

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2023 60:17


    In 1991, Screaming Mad George brought the Japanese based anime, Guyver to American cinema. critics felt like the script and[...]

    How Bad is 3 Ninjas

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2023 121:07


    In 1992 the world was introduced to Rocky, Colt, and TumTum. The 3 Ninja heroes that captured the hearts of a generation. However, according to critics, it’s a terrible movie. But is it? Francisco Ruiz and Paul J. Powers of Retro Rewind Podcast join the crew to find out if “3 Ninjas” truly belongs on… … Continue reading How Bad is 3 Ninjas →

    How Bad is Best of the Best?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2023 76:43


    In 1989, Eric Roberts and Phillip Rhee took to the silver screen to inspire a generation with a martial arts film. The critics say that it was a failure, but there is a generation that says that it truly was, The Best of the Best? Is it better than what the critics say? Or does … Continue reading How Bad is Best of the Best? →

    Geek Devotions Event

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2023 23:58


    The Bottom Shelf is part of the Geek Devotions Network, a network of podcasts that are devoted to letting people know that they are loved. Starting July 7th, Geek Devotions is doing what we call, Operation 501. This is a fundraiser where we are attempting to raise the funds to get Geek Devotions an official … Continue reading Geek Devotions Event →

    How Bad is Surf Ninjas?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2023 79:07


    In 1993, Ernie Reyes Sr. and Jr. waxed up their surf boards and exposed the world the a hidden secret… Ninjas… can… surf… well sort of. This Neal Israel family comedy was considered a box office flop, but does this more rad than what the critics say? Or will it wipe out as a total … Continue reading How Bad is Surf Ninjas? →

    How Bad is The Phantom (1996)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2023 92:56


    In 1996, before entering the Danger Zone on The Titanic… Billy Zane put on a mask and purple tights to fight evil in a Crime Story spanning from jungle adventure to the streets of New York… He became…. THE PHANTOM… This pulp action hero movie wasn’t received well by critics. But is it better than … Continue reading How Bad is The Phantom (1996) →

    How Bad is Dungeons and Dragons Wrath of the Dragon God (2005)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2023 60:21


    It would appear that in 2005, Gerry Lively passed his constitution roll and managed to produce yet another Dungeons and Dragons Movie… But does this sequel make it’s saving throws? Or does it belong on The Bottom Shelf? Website: https://thebottomshelf.blubrry.net Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBottomShelfPodcast The Bottom Shelf is a Geek Devotions Production. For more information about Geek Devotions, visit https://geekdevotions.com/ … Continue reading How Bad is Dungeons and Dragons Wrath of the Dragon God (2005) →

    How Bad is Dungeons and Dragons (2000)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2023 63:50


    In the year 2000, Jeremy Irons tried to take over the world with 2000's Dungeons and Dragons. The box office rolled a crit 1 and died... but can it get a saving through with a nat 20? Or does it truly belong on The Bottom Shelf?

    How Bad is Leprechaun 2?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2023 71:57


    Last year, the crew of The Bottom Shelf took on the horrifying task of reviewing 1993’s Leprechaun… Today they must take the next step and review it’s sequel…. Leprechaun 2! Do they give this horror comedy the green light? Or does it bleed red as it lands on The Bottom Shelf? Website: https://thebottomshelf.blubrry.net Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBottomShelfPodcast The Bottom … Continue reading How Bad is Leprechaun 2? →

    How Bad is Cooties?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2023 63:28


    In 2014 Elijah Wood left the shire and went to work at a local School… but discovered the dangers of cooties… This was generally reconized as a bad idea, especially by film critics. But is it better than what critics say? Or does it belong on The Bottom Shelf? Interested in more Gundam Discussions? Check … Continue reading How Bad is Cooties? →

    How Bad is Resident Evil?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2023 74:24


    In 2002, Milla Jovovich played a character that was looking for a “MULTIPASS” out of a very scary situation. Some suggest she should have found a multipass out of Resident Evil all together. But is it better than the critics say or does it truly belong on “The Bottom Shelf?” Interested in more Gundam Discussions? … Continue reading How Bad is Resident Evil? →

    How bad is G-Saviour?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2022 69:49


    In 1999, Sunrise put together a multimedia event meant to celebrate 20 years of the franchise, Mobile Suit Gundam. Part of this celebrations a live action movie called, “G-Saviour.” Was this live action Space epic the saviour to live action adaptations? Or does it truly belong on The Bottom Shelf? Join the team as they … Continue reading How bad is G-Saviour? →

    How Bad is Robot Jox?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2022 75:44


    In 1989 Stuart Gordon had a dream of giant robots fighting amid a cold war era. Critically it failed… but is it better than what the critics say? Or does it truly belong on, The Bottom Shelf? Website: https://thebottomshelf.blubrry.net Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBottomShelfPodcast Connect with Kevin: FACEBOOK : https://www.facebook.com/thedappermanreviews INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thedappermanreviews YOUTUBE : https://www.youtube.com/thedapperman Connect with John: https://linktr.ee/johnharju  Connect with Dallas & Celeste … Continue reading How Bad is Robot Jox? →

    How bad is Street Fighter (1994)?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2022 71:18


    In 1994 Jean-Claude Van Damme stepped on to a set that some say he was missing in action more than the last action hero they needed. But there was no retreat and no surrender when it came to completing Raul Julia’s final film, Street Fighter. Is the film better than what the critics say? Or … Continue reading How bad is Street Fighter (1994)? →

    A discussion on Suicide, Depression and the loss of Jason David Frank

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2022 17:25


    This is a very somber bonus episode featuring a cross post of the podcast Comm Talk by Geek Devotions. Join us as Dallas discusses the loss of actor Jason David Frank as well as the topics of depression and suicide. Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Call 988 or visit https://988lifeline.org/ Further discussion on Mental Health and … Continue reading A discussion on Suicide, Depression and the loss of Jason David Frank →

    How Bad Is Super Mario Bros from 1993?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2022 68:22


    In 1993, Bob Hoskins and John Leguizamo took up the mantle of Mario Mario and Luigi Mario. Critically this movie failed. Some would say it’s an insult to childhood joy. Join the crew of The Bottom Shelf are joined by special guest Jonathan Gilbert to ask, “Is Super Mario Bros better than what the critics … Continue reading How Bad Is Super Mario Bros from 1993? →

    How Bad is The Dead Don’t Die

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2022 74:12


    In  2019 Jim Jarmusch put out a music video to Sturgill Simpson’s “The Dead Don’t Die.” Wait… that’s not right… OH no he put out a movie called The Dead Don’t Die and critics were dying for it to end. Join the crew of The Bottom Shelf as they ask the question, “Is the Dead … Continue reading How Bad is The Dead Don’t Die →

    How Bad is Killer Klowns from Outer Space?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2022 70:46


    In 1988, the Chiodo Brothers brought their creative talent together to create intergalactic critters that made audiance forget about their good burgers and become running screamers with the horrifying film known as… Killer Klowns From Outer Space. At least that was the plan. Unfortunately the film ended up becoming a critical failure. Join the team … Continue reading How Bad is Killer Klowns from Outer Space? →

    How Bad is Matinee from 1993?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2022 80:25


    In 1993 Joe Dante brought to life a gremlin of a script that left audiences howling. Thanks to him the Hollywood Boulevard was exposed to Matinee featuring John Candy!  Is it worth watching? Or does it belong on The Bottom Shelf? Website: https://thebottomshelf.blubrry.net Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBottomShelfPodcast Connect with Kevin: FACEBOOK : https://www.facebook.com/thedappermanreviews INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thedappermanreviews YOUTUBE : https://www.youtube.com/thedapperman   Connect with John: … Continue reading How Bad is Matinee from 1993? →

    How Bad is Godzilla 1998? Feat. Nathan Marchand

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2022 102:03 Transcription Available


    In 1998, Director Roland Emmerich thought he’d open a gate of stars that would highlight the King of all Monsters, Godzilla. This dark horse film had high hopes, but on its release day, independence was not to be had; rather, the bondage of 10,000 critics saying that it was awful. Join the crew of The … Continue reading How Bad is Godzilla 1998? Feat. Nathan Marchand →

    The Geek’d Con Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2022 25:05


    In August the crew went to Geek’d Con in Shreveport, LA. While on the con floor they walked around asking folks one simple question… What’s one bad movie that you secretly love… Let’s see what con goers had to say! Website: https://thebottomshelf.blubrry.net Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBottomShelfPodcast Connect with Kevin: FACEBOOK : https://www.facebook.com/thedappermanreviews INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thedappermanreviews YOUTUBE : https://www.youtube.com/thedapperman   Connect with John: Playing … Continue reading The Geek’d Con Episode →

    How Bad is The Meg?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2022 73:23


    While you were sleeping back in 2018, Jon Turteltaub thought he had a national treasure on his hands that would cause people to stay home from the beach… he had, The Meg. Join the crew and special guests, Katherine (Squid) Czerwinski and Ren Michele as they ask the question; Was the instinct of critics wrong … Continue reading How Bad is The Meg? →

    How Bad is Sharktopus?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2022 67:49


    In 1975, Steven Spielberg made moviegoers afraid of going into the water with his thriller, Jaws. Since then, the film industry has time after time to capture that same feeling with various shark movies. In 2010 Decian Obrien asked himself this one question… “what if I combined a shark with an octopus?” That is how … Continue reading How Bad is Sharktopus? →

    How Bad is Mortal Kombat Annihilation?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2022 62:58


    In 1997, a movie about a group of warriors who had 6 days to save to world was released to the silver screen. Unfortunately movie reviewers felt like the film took 6 days to produce and took 6 days to forget how much money they wasted watching it. What was this movie?  Mortal Kombat Annihilation.  … Continue reading How Bad is Mortal Kombat Annihilation? →

    Mortal Kombat

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2022 88:47


    In 1996 the Arcade Classic, Mortal Kombat came to the silver screen with mixed emotions. Is this film one worth watching or does it belong on the bottom shelf? Connect with Mike Kostrewa Boomstick Video Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boomstickvideo Boomstick Video Website: https://boomstickvideo.blubrry.net/ Website: https://thebottomshelf.blubrry.net Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBottomShelfPodcast Connect with Kevin: FACEBOOK : https://www.facebook.com/thedappermanreviews INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thedappermanreviews YOUTUBE : https://www.youtube.com/thedapperman   Connect with John: … Continue reading Mortal Kombat →

    Return of the Killer Tomatoes

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2022 73:59


    In 1988, John De Bello brought Anthony Starke and George Clooney into his vision of humanoid tomatoes.  But is the Return of the Killer Tomatoes better than what people say? Or does it truly belong on the Bottom Shelf? Website: https://thebottomshelf.blubrry.net Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBottomShelfPodcast Connect with Kevin: FACEBOOK : https://www.facebook.com/thedappermanreviews INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thedappermanreviews YOUTUBE : https://www.youtube.com/thedapperman   Connect with John: Playing Games … Continue reading Return of the Killer Tomatoes →

    Attack of the Killer Tomatoes

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2022 97:51


    In 1978 the world faced a great danger. Villainous grouping of the mature ovary of a flowering plant that is edible decided to turn the food chain on it’s head… Tomatoes were out for blood. At least that’s what John De Bello wanted us to think in his film, Attack of the Killer Tomatoes. Is … Continue reading Attack of the Killer Tomatoes →

    Pryde Of The X-Men | A Comm Talk Cross Over

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2022 76:20


    This week on The Bottom Shelf, we’d like to share a cross over episode of Comm Talk by Geek Devotions; Branson joins Dallas to examine the 1989 failed pilot episode, Pryde of the X-Men. Was this a missed opportunity for a great animated X-Men series? Or does it honestly belong, on the bottom shelf? Check … Continue reading Pryde Of The X-Men | A Comm Talk Cross Over →

    The Punisher (1989)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2022 98:13


    In 1989 Dolph Lundgren took on the role as Frank Castle…the Punisher. Critics say it was a rocky start, but could it be that this version of Frank is a Universal Soldier? Join us as our crew attempts to find out if this film is a blackjack when it comes to movies, or if it … Continue reading The Punisher (1989) →

    Final Rating of Captain America 1990

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2022 3:24


    The wait is over…. what is the final rating of Captain America (1990)? Listen and find out! If you’d like to listen to our original review visit this link: https://thebottomshelf.blubrry.net/2022/04/13/captain-america-1990/   Website: https://thebottomshelf.blubrry.net Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBottomShelfPodcast Connect with Kevin: FACEBOOK : https://www.facebook.com/thedappermanreviews INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thedappermanreviews YOUTUBE : https://www.youtube.com/thedapperman   Connect with John: Playing Games with Strangers: https://playinggameswithstrangers.com/  Super Sonic PodComics: http://supersonicpodcomics.com/ Connect with Branson … Continue reading Final Rating of Captain America 1990 →

    Captain America 1990

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2022 129:54


    Before Chris Evans became the Star Spangled Warrior known as Captain America, there was Matt Salinger.  But the 1990’s Captain America doesn’t seem to get a very patriotic salute. Is this film better than the critics say? Or does it truly belong, on the bottom shelf? Website: https://thebottomshelf.blubrry.net Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBottomShelfPodcast The Bottom Shelf is a Geek Devotions … Continue reading Captain America 1990 →

    Fatal Deviation

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2022 67:14


    In 1998, martial artist, James P Bennett, decided to present to the world a classic good versus evil movie. His vision was full of action packed moments of martial arts, motorcycles and other major productions elements. The Final result… is considered to be one of Ireland’s worst films of history. But is there hope for … Continue reading Fatal Deviation →

    Leprechaun

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2022 90:01


    Legend has it that at the end of every rainbow that there is a Leprechaun with a pot of gold. In 1993, director Mark Jones thought that pot of Gold would be an actual movie about an evil and sarcastic Leprechaun… The box office and critics immediately said no… but is it as a bad … Continue reading Leprechaun →

    IDC Breaking News – A Correction

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2022 1:34


    Newsman Alexander Loof breaks in on your podcast feed to bring some correction to statements made in our previous episode of The Bottom Shelf, Dark Star – Our Final Rating. To hear said episode click here: https://thebottomshelf.blubrry.net/2022/02/23/dark-star-our-final-rating/ Did you miss our actual discussion of the film? https://thebottomshelf.blubrry.net/2022/02/16/dark-star/ Website: https://thebottomshelf.blubrry.net Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBottomShelfPodcast The Bottom Shelf is a Geek … Continue reading IDC Breaking News – A Correction →

    Dark Star – Our Final Rating?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2022 24:17


    Dark Star… So much conversation around this film, but what was our final rating? Well today we are finally going to reveal our rating… the answer… well let’s just say that none of you expected this… Did you miss our actual discussion of the film? https://thebottomshelf.blubrry.net/2022/02/16/dark-star/ Website: https://thebottomshelf.blubrry.net Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBottomShelfPodcast The Bottom Shelf is a Geek Devotions … Continue reading Dark Star – Our Final Rating? →

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    Dark Star

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2022 106:59


    In 1974, iconic master of horror, John Carpenter, releases his dark comedy student film to the silver screen. Some, felt this film about men floating in space for 20 years, felt like the film took 20 years to watch… But was it really that bad? Join the crew and our return guest, Katherine “Squid” Czerwinski, … Continue reading Dark Star →

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